About ebfarkas

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Guayas, Ecuador

Citizen Of:

United States

About ebfarkas

I started professionally as an engineer and than moved to project management. I have worked in project and program management in both the private and public sectors for over 25 years. I have managed design, construction, public safety and IT projects. Two books, and over 45 articles in the field have been published. I have also taught as adjunct faculty for a major university in New York. I have managed projects in the USA and as an expat in different in South America, Middle East, Europe and Asia. So....now it's time to retire and follow my passion... writing! Which I intend to do in Salinas. Looking forward to meeting new friends and fellow expats.

Favorite Websites:

http://www.seedsofunfolding.org

Favorite Assignment:

Hong Kong

Favorite Cuisine:

French

Favorite Museum:

Air & Space (Washington DC)

Favorite Movie:

Peaceful Warrior

Favorite Book:

Journey to Ixtland

Favorite Sports Team:

Brooklyn Dodgers (Yes I never forgave them for leaving)

Some Forum Posts:

Ecuador Welcome Forum: Meditation Group in Salinas:

If you want to learn how to meditate feel free to join us on Monday nights at 7:00PM - 8:00PM in El Alamar, Apt. 21C. No cost. No reservation needed. For info just PM.

Ecuador: Real Estate Brokers:

Ecuador does have laws related to property sales & construction. There are licensed real estate brokers, engineers and architects. Make sure that who you hire has the corresponding Ecuadorian certifications. Not many, but they do exist.

Ecuador: Buying a bicycle in Salinas:

Hi - your old friend ... I just got a new Trek in Quito (doing consulting work here - but returning to Salinas in a few weeks) and want to sell my old Trek which is in good shape. If you know anyone that is interested feel free to hook them up. Thanks.

Ecuador: Need Notary in Libertad-Salinas ASAP:

There is currently one Notary in Salinas - right next to City Hall - by the parking lot - which is across the street from the church on the path from the San Lorenzo beach to the Chipipe beach. The Libertad Notary is on the "main road" going to Guyaquil almost diagonal across the street from the university UPSE.

Ecuador: Meditation Group - Salinas:

Meditation at the Beach- Salinas: If you are near Salinas and want to check out meditation your welcome. It's 21st at 11:00AM well meet in front of the Barcelo Hotel and head across the street to the beach. The whole get together is about an hour. No cost - but please come on time. Thanks.

Ecuador: Meditation Group - Salinas:

Meditation at the Beach- Salinas: If you are near Salinas and want to check out meditation your welcome. It's July 14 and 21 at 11:00AM well meet in front of the Barcelo Hotel and head across the street to the beach. The whole get together is about an hour. No cost - but please come on time. Thanks.

Ecuador: Salinas - Public Works Update:

Latest on the San Lorenzo Program: The result of a recent condition survey with the original team that performed the "definitive" study, the chiefs of public works, planning, tourism, community affairs and I starting from the residential homes near the Barcelo Hotel all the way to the Palmeras. Cutting to the chase 1. The Mayor ordered a cleanup of debris and excess stones along the entire coastline. 2. The Mayor authorized test wells in three locations to address a potential solution to a risk issue associated with storm drainage. 3. Residences will be required to address elevation differences. 4. Actions to correct illegal or accidental sanitary connections to the storm drains will be taken. Finally, we successfully negotiated resolution to an impasse between the original engineering team and the Navy to continue the permitting process. Ed 'n' Jenny

Ecuador: Meditation Group - Salinas:

Meditation at the Beach- Salinas: If you are near Salinas and want to check out meditation your welcome. It's July 7, 14 and 21 at 11:00AM well meet in front of the Barcelo Hotel and head across the street to the beach. The whole get together is about an hour. No cost - but please come on time. Thanks.

Ecuador: LATEST VISA INFORMATION:

Don't know if it will still work but what I did was to have that document officially translated and had the translation apostilled. The apostilled translation was accepted.

Ecuador: SYC Dock in Salinas:

Looks like the SYC once again is pushing the concept of a dry dock in front of the Capitania.... the initial Permit requests were denied by the Mayor. Now they are going to the Navy to build a case that this location is the preferred. No one has yet seen the studies on the alternate sites but, nevertheless, SYC is pressuring the Navy to go over the head of the municipality.

Date Joined:

1/22/2010

Total Posts:

102

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